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31 Master's degrees offered by the university
Nursing Science
The Master of Nursing Science from University of Malaya is an academic program that is designed to provide opportunities for nurses to develop advanced skills in professional nursing.
Medical Science (Physiology)
This programme in Medical Science (Physiology), offered by the Department of Physiology from University of Malaya, Faculty of Medicine, takes place over a period of two years, with the objectives of the course achieved by coursework and dissertation.
Pathology (Chemical Pathology)
The Master of Pathology (Chemical Pathology) programme offered by University of Malaya covers comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge to equip graduates with the necessary proficiency to become clinicians who are involved in diagnostic laboratory work and for the field of Forensic Pathology, the involvement with investigations into causes of death and medico legal work.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Obstetrics and Gynaecology at University of Malaya is a diverse discipline on the study of women and their medical problems. The scope of study range from general gynaecological disorders, infertility, gynaecological malignancies and menopause.
Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at University of Malaya is the branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, throat, as well as head and neck disorders. A more commonly used term for this specialty is ENT (ear, nose and throat).
Dental Science
The Master of Dental Science programme offered at Universiti Malaya is a research programme in which the research component comprises one hundred (100) percent of the whole programme of study.
Pathology (Medical Microbiology)
The Master of Pathology (Medical Microbiology) programme offered by University of Malaya covers comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge to equip graduates with the necessary proficiency to become clinicians who are involved in diagnostic laboratory work and for the field of Forensic Pathology, the involvement with investigations into causes of death and medico legal work.
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery or orthopaedics, taught at University of Malaya, is the branch of surgery concerned with acute, chronic, traumatic, and overuse injuries and other disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedic surgeons address most musculoskeletal ailments including arthritis, trauma and congenital deformities using both surgical and non-surgical means.
Paediatrics
This programme emphasizes and addresses the difference between treating an adult and treating a child. And although dedication is not a lesson that can be learnt in a classroom, the Master of Paediatrics programme from University of Malaya offers a comprehensive syllabus that covers the discipline, equipping graduates with not only the intellect, but the heart as well, to succeed in their careers.
Medical Science (by Research)
The Master of Medical Science (by Research) from University of Malaya is a broad-based postgraduate degree designed to allow students to pursue research topics in a range of areas and disciplines within the scope of Medical Science.
Public Health
This Public Health programme from Universiti Malaya seeks to produce specialist who has a strong foundation in the broad field of Public Health as well as adequate training and preparation to take up special functions as required in the speciality discipline of his or her own choice.
Rehabilitation Medicine
This Master of Rehabilitation Medicine training program in University of Malaya is a 4-year postgraduate clinical program. UM is the only institution in Malaysia providing this program and it is supervised by a team of medical lecturers and consultants who guide residents in the knowledge and skills necessary for rehabilitation of a wide range of disorders.
Neurosurgery
The Neurosurgery programme from University of Malaya will facilitate the teaching and training of neurosurgical specialist with an adequate level of knowledge, skills, ethics and professionalism.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
The Master of Pathology (Anatomic Pathology) programme offered by University of Malaya covers comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge to equip graduates with the necessary proficiency to become clinicians who are involved in diagnostic laboratory work and for the field of Forensic Pathology, the involvement with investigations into causes of death and medico legal work.
Family Medicine
The Master of Family Medicine programme from University of Malaya is a four-year full time postgraduate clinical specialty training programme in Family Medicine which includes a research component.
Surgery
The word ‘surgery’ is derived from the Greek Churriguera meaning ‘hand work’. The exact art and the subtle science that is demanded from experts in this field is clearly illustrated in the Master of Surgery programme offered by University of Malaya.
Anaesthesiology (MAnaes)
This Anaesthesiology (MAnaes) course at University of Malaya has been fully supported by the Ministry of Health through scholarships or paid leave granted to applicants for the whole duration of each course.
Radiology
Radiology, taught at University of Malaya, is directing medical imaging technologies to diagnose and sometimes treat diseases. Originally, radiology deals mainly in translating x-ray images into diagnosis for the patients.
Ophthalmology
During the period of training, trainees at University of Malaya are exposed to the theoretical and practical knowledge relevant to all the subspecialities. Additionally, they are required to undertake a research project in order to complete the Masters in Ophthalmology degree.
Emergency Medicine
In June 2005 the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Malaya presented the Master of Emergency Medicine degree course.